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Floods and flash floods with hydro-meteorological and tropical cyclones are the some of the most devastating natural disasters causing massive damages to natural and man-made features. Flood hazards are a major threat to human life, properties (agricultural area,...
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Springer
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2022-04-06
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This book is the only comprehensive summary of natural resources of Oregon and adds to World Soil Book Series state-level collection. Due to broad latitudinal and elevation differences, Oregon has an exceptionally diverse climate, which exerts a major influence on soil...
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Springer
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2022-04-06
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World Soils Book Series
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Dieses Sachbuch erklärt die faszinierende Entstehung der heutigen Landschaft im Norden Deutschlands. Das Ziel ist es, in einer integrativen Betrachtungsweise geowissenschaftliche, archäologische und ökologische Forschungsergebnisse zusammen zu führen und...
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Springer
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2022-03-31
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Ethohydraulics is the transdiscipline linking behavioural science (ethology) and flow behaviour (hydraulics). Ethohydraulic studies provide repeatable and scalable insights into the reactive behaviour of aquatic animals. The findings can be used to derive limits and...
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Springer
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2022-03-30
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CONTINGENCY PLANNING FOR INCREASED FLOODS AND DROUGHTS RESULTING FROM CLIMATE CHANGE TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH Hydrometeorological Extreme Events and Public Health outlines the links between climate change, trends in hydrometeorological extreme events, and the effects on...
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Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2022-03-29
Collection :
Hydrometeorological Extreme Events
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The deep sea covers more than half the surface of the Earth, but until the circumnavigation made by the HMS Challenger almost nothing was known about the animals that live there. Full Fathom 5000 gives an account of the remarkable discoveries that were made during the...
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Oxford University Press
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2022-03-28
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This book discusses Turkey's karst systems' most critical features, one of the world's most important karst areas.This publication has been prepared to assist geologists and professionals working in karst areas by solving several different problems, for example, to...
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Springer
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2022-03-25
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The first book of its kind, Decolonizing Geography offers an indispensable introductory guide to the origins, current state and implications of the decolonial project in geography. Sarah A. Radcliffe recounts the influence of colonialism on the discipline of geography...
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Polity
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2022-03-24
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This volume explores the series of public protests – manifestações – that took place in a number of Brazilian cities in June and July 2013, when thousands of people took to the streets to demand improvements in urban infrastructures. Critically examines the role these...
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Wiley
Parution :
2022-03-23
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Antipode Book Series
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An updated treatment of management and geomorphology of large rivers around the world The newly revised Second Edition of Large Rivers: Geomorphology and Management delivers a thoroughly updated exploration of the form and function of major rivers. The book brings...
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Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2022-03-22
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This book gives an overview of various aspects of blue carbon dynamics from each country bordering the Indian Ocean. Given the importance of the topic of blue carbon, it can be assumed that in near future, more and more researchers from the Indian Ocean countries will...
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Springer
Parution :
2022-03-21
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This book provides an integrated view of Atlantic coastal Patagonian ecosystems, including the physical environment, biodiversity and the main ecological processes, together with their derived ecosystem services and anthropogenic impacts. It focuses on the key...
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Springer
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2022-03-21
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This book offers an insight into climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies and discusses energy justice issues within this framework.
The concepts of sustainability and sustainable development have become popular among local communities,...
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Palgrave Macmillan
Parution :
2022-03-19
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This book describes the challenges for the natural environments and local communities in the future. Among the high mountains of Africa, only Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya, and the Rwenzori Mountains are still capped with glaciers. The retreating rate of these glaciers has...
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Springer
Parution :
2022-03-18
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Applications of remote sensing technology for monitoring and predicting water-related hazards Water-related hazards such as floods and droughts have serious impacts on society. Their incidence has increased in recent decades, a trend set to continue with ongoing climate...
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American Geophysical Union
Parution :
2022-03-18
Collection :
Geophysical Monograph Series
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This book examines a range of subjects with a specific focus on architectural and technological advancements. Architecture is the constant innovation in designing for high efficiency in the performance of buildings, in terms of planning, construction and energy, while...
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Springer
Parution :
2022-03-17
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This book comprises the select peer-reviewed papers presented at the 7th Indian Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference (7IYGEC 2019) held at the National Institute of Technology, Silchar. It covers recent research developments in geotechnical engineering particularly...
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Springer
Parution :
2022-03-16
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The gathering and storage of data indexed in space and time are experiencing unprecedented growth, demanding for advanced and adapted tools to analyse them. This thesis deals with the exploration and modelling of complex high-frequency and non-stationary spatio-temporal...
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Springer
Parution :
2022-03-12
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Springer Theses
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This book introduces the readers to possible aspects of the rainwater harvesting system against urbanization to plan, design, and implement. Practical applications of rainwater harvesting to supplement potable water, stormwater management, greywater reuse, and managed...
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Springer
Parution :
2022-03-11
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This book provides the world community with the most up-to-date and comprehensive scientific and technical knowledge based on climate change impact assessment, adaptation and mitigation strategies in the Indian Himalayan region. It identifies...
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Springer
Parution :
2022-03-07
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